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7 Reasons For

Samsung Has Good Reviews for Its Televisions

We checked 22,708 owner and expert reviews for Samsung TVs and found that on average Samsung has good reviews compared to other brands. We also found that Samsung has good reviews specifically within its 4K and 8K TVs range.

Just Released Six Months Ago

The UE78KU6500 was only relased by Samsung six months ago.

Supports Smart TV Features

The UE78KU6500 supports smart TV features. Most of the other latest 4K and 8K TVs also support smart TV features.

We think you might also be interested in some of the other TVs which support smart TV features currently available including the Sony KD-75XD9405[plb_3300317_price] which has better reviews.

We compared all the other TVs which also support smart TV features to this TV and we think the UE75KS8000T[pl_3922813_price], or the UE78KU6500U[pl_3923136_price] both from Samsung is also worth considering.

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Has a WiFi Connection

Like most of the other latest televisions, the UE78KU6500 has a WiFi connection.

Other televisions with a WiFi connection currently available that you might also want to look at include the Sony KD-75XD9405[plb_3300317_price] which has better reviews.

We compared this TV to all the other televisions with a WiFi connection and we think the UE78KU6500U[pl_3923136_price], or the UE75KS8000T[pl_3922813_price] both from Samsung is also worth considering.

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LED Display Technology

The display technology of this television is LED, which is typical of many latest 4K and 8K TVs.

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2160p Video Mode

This television supports a 2160p video mode, which is typical of many similar spec televisions that have been available for around the same time as it.

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Three RF Ports

The UE78KU6500 has more RF ports than most of the 4K and 8K TVs that have been on the market for a similar time to the UE78KU6500. This TV is a three RF port television compared to most of the latest similar spec TVs which only have between one and two RF ports.

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8 Reasons Against

Pricey

We think this TV looks expensive compared to other latest TVs. The price range of latest TVs is from £175 to £19,999.

Not 3D Compatible

Like most of the other similar spec televisions that are a comparable age to the UE78KU6500, the UE78KU6500 is not 3D compatible.

TVs which are 3D compatible that might also be worth considering include the LOEWE Reference[plb_3290392_price], or the Sony KD-75XD9405[plb_3300317_price] which also has a higher rating.

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Does Not Have a Built-In Camera

The UE78KU6500 does not have a built-in camera, although it is worth keeping in mind that most of the other new 4K and 8K TVs also do not have a built-in camera.

We compared this television to all the other televisions with a built-in camera and we think the LG 75UH855[plb_3350140_price] is also worth considering.

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Does Not Feature OLED Technology

Most similar spec TVs that have been around for a comparable time to the UE78KU6500 do not feature OLED technology. The UE78KU6500 is no exception to this as it too does not feature OLED technology.

We compared all the other TVs which also feature OLED technology to this television and we think the LG OLED65C6V[plb_3372741_price]; or the OLED65E6[pl_3372690_price], or the OLED65G6[pl_3372691_price] both from LG are also worth considering.

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High Running Costs

This TV is rated A for energy efficiency, however the UE78KU6500 is in the most expensive 3% of all 388 4K and 8K TVs that have been available for the last year that we have assessed for running costs. Based on average energy prices and usage levels, we estimate the UE78KU6500 will cost £356 over 5 years to run.

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Only Three HDMI Ports

The Samsung UE78KU6500 is a three HDMI port television.

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Quite Low RMS Rated Power

The RMS rated power of 4K and 8K TVs that have been available for around the same time as the UE78KU6500 range from 10W to 120W. With an RMS rated power of only 20 Watts, the UE78KU6500 has a quite low RMS rated power compared to most of the other recently released 4K and 8K TVs.

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Very High Annual Energy Consumption

The UE78KU6500 has one of the highest annual energy consumptions (307 kilowatt hours) amongst TVs of this age. Similar spec TVs that were launched around the same time as the UE78KU6500 have annual energy consumptions of between 59kWh and 420kWh, and the average annual energy consumption is 140kWh.

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4K Ultra HD HD Type

The display resolution of this television is 4K Ultra HD, which is typical of many recently released 4K and 8K TVs. 4K Ultra HD TVs have a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels.

4K Ultra HD TVs have a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels.

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Specification

Display

Screen Size

78"

HD Type

4K Ultra HD

Screen Shape

Curved

Motion Interpolation Technology

PQI (Picture Quality Index)

Display Resolution

PQI (Picture Quality Index)

Video Mode

2160p

Aspect Ratio

16:9

PQI (Picture Quality Index)

1600

Dynamic Contrast Ratio (marketing Name)

Mega Contrast

Display Technology

LED

Display Diagonal

198cm

Graphics Resolution

3840 x 2160

TV Tuner

Auto Channel Search Feature

Yes

Digital Signal Format System

DVB, DVB-T, DVB-T2

Tuner

Analog, Analog & Digital, Digital

Smart TV

Smart TV Features

Yes

Internet Browser

Yes

Timeshift Feature

Yes

HbbTV

Yes

Operating System

Tizen

Screen Mirroring

Yes

Audio

RMS Rated Power

20W

Loudspeaker

2

Built-In Speaker

Yes

Audio Decoder

DTS, Dolby Digital

Audio Decoding Technology

Dolby Digital Plus

Ports & Interfaces

Common Interface Plus

Yes

Ethernet LAN Port

1

RF Port

3

Digital Audio Optical Out Port

1

Composite Video in Port

1

Component Video in Port

1

USB 2.0 Port

2

HDMI Port

3

Consumer Electronics Control

Anynet+

Audio Return Channel (ARC)

Yes

Common Interface Plus (CI+) Version

1.3

Networking

WiFi Connection

Yes

Bluetooth Connection

Yes

Ethernet LAN Connection

Yes

WiFi Direct Connection

Yes

Network Browsing

Yes

Management Features

Sleep Timer

Yes

On/off Timer

Yes

Smart Mode

Game, Movie

Picture in Picture Function

Yes

On Screen Display

Yes

Electronic Programme Guide

Yes

ECO Mode

Yes

Auto Power Off

Yes

OSD Language

27

Performance

Teletext Function

Yes

Voice Control

Yes

Processor Core

4

High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI)

Yes

Design

Colour

Black, Silver

Ergonomics

VESA Mounting

Yes

Power

Typical Power Consumption

221W

Standby Power Consumption

0.3W

Energy Efficiency Class

A

Annual Energy Consumption

307kWh

AC Input Voltage

100 - 240

AC Input Frequency

50, 60, 50/60

Certificates

DLNA Certificate

Yes

Packaging Content

Desktop Stand

Yes

Battery Included

Yes

Handheld Remote Control

Yes

Remote Control Type

TM1640A

Mounting Kit

Yes

Cable Included

AC

Quick Start Guide

Yes

Manual

Yes

Warranty Card

Yes

Running Cost

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Electricity cost when switched on

£354.13

Electricity cost when on standby

£1.83

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Total running cost over 5 years

£355.96

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Energy Rating

1.8T

Running this TV over 5 years will generate 1.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2).

46

To offset that much CO2 you would need to plant 46 tree seedlings and grow them for 10 years.